Funding
Using SPIN Funding Database
InfoEd Global’s SPIN™ funding opportunities database is an online resource that helps faculty, students and staff quickly find relevant programs available to fund all types of research. Tracking approximately 40,000 funding opportunities across thousands of governments, foundations and commercial entities around the world, SPIN makes it easier to locate potential sources of funding.
Use text searching tools coupled with filters to tailor searches for funding opportunities. You can also set up daily or weekly alerts of new or modified opportunities with the SMARTS™ automation tool.
Access SPIN to get started. To save search results and set up automated alerts, log in using your SSO (institutional credentials).
Refer to the training videos through SPIN to get the most from the site. We recommend the following videos, which each run from 30-90 seconds long: 5. Exploring the Primary SPIN tabs, 6. Conducting a Basic Search, 7. Configuring your Preferences Filters, 14. Saving Searches, 15. Managing Saved Searches, and 16. Managing SMARTS funding alerts.
Purpose
The RSCA Funding listserv operates to share news, events and funding opportunities related to research, scholarship and creative activities at SDSU.
We ask that subscribers consider the following guidelines:
- Share relevant funding opportunities.
- Share helpful training events and opportunities.
- Post questions about current funding opportunities or events.
- Seek networking opportunities for RSCA projects or programs.
- Remain respectful and purposeful in our messages.
Subscribe
- Send an email with subject: Subscribe
- In the email, write: SUBSCRIBE SDSU_RSCA-FUNDING FirstName LastName
- Replace FirstName LastName with your name and remove any extra text in the email (such as a signature).
Other actions
- Post a message: Send to SDSU RSCA Funding Lists
- Posters will receive an email to confirm their post to the listserv.
- Unsubscribe: Send email subject UNSUBSCRIBE to SDSU RSCA Funding Signoff
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Limited submissions
A limited submission is an opportunity in which a sponsor restricts the number of proposals an institution may submit.
To select a proposals, an internal competition among prospective applicants ensures SDSU submits its most competitive applications. Internal letters of interest and pre-proposals for limited submissions are reviewed by the university's Associate Deans for Research or members of the University Research Council.
If you find a limited submission of interest, check with the Division of Research to determine if an internal selection process is warranted. Watch the university's InfoReady platform for posted opportunities.
Internal funding opportunities
Opportunities for the university-wide community, including the RSCA Challenge Fund and Wokini Challenge Grant, will also be posted on InfoReady. Watch for announcements through university channels.
The RSCA Challenge Fund is supported by the Division of Research and Economic Development and the Office of Academic Affairs with advisement from the university RSCA Committee. The annual program serves as a seed grant for faculty and professional staff with responsibilities in research, scholarship and creative activity (RSCA). The Request for Applications (RFA) is released in the fall semester with a deadline in the spring semester. Visit InsideState for previous RFAs and award history.
Check with your college or department for internal funding opportunities, as well. Review the SDSU InfoReady platform for current funding opportunities, including limited submissions.
South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) Research Affairs releases calls for applications annually for the Competitive Research Grant (CRG) and others.
South Dakota Community Foundation – SDCF Grants Page
South Dakota Humanities Council - Grants Page
South Dakota Arts Council – SDAC Grants Page
State agencies often work with SDSU faculty and staff in funding research and programming. Agencies include the SD Game, Fish and Parks, SD Department of Health and the SD Department of Transportation, among others.
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Other Resources
- Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions: Use the search feature to obtain detailed information about the grantmaking focus of more than 160 foundations.
- Guide Star by Candid: Look up nonprofits and identify prospects (paid subscription required to search funding opportunities).
- Meet the Grantmakers (from The Grantsmanship Center): A series of conversations with leaders from the world of philanthropy.
- State Grant Resources (from The Grantsmanship Center): A list of foundations sorted by state.
Federal Sponsors
Grants.gov: Search all federal funding opportunities on grants.gov. The site lists posted, forecasted, closed and archived funding opportunities from all award-granting federal agencies. Users can filter searches by criteria such as eligibility, category and agency.
Learn more about which federal agencies provide grant funding.
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA: NIFA provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. The agency supports research, educational and extension efforts in a wide range of scientific fields related to agricultural and behavioral sciences. Learn about USDA NIFA grants and processes.
- Search all NIFA RFAs (Request for Applications )
- NIFA list of competitive RFAs and calendar of upcoming RFAs.
- Subscribe to USDA NIFA news.
- View the USDA NIFA YouTube channel.
- Search the USDA's award database
National Institutes of Health (part of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services): NIH is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, investing more than $32 billion a year to enhance life, and reduce illness and disability. Learn about grants and processes at NIH.
- NIH list of all funding opportunities (active and expired)
- View sample NIH applications
- Subscribe to NIH funding opportunity announcements
- View the NIH YouTube channel
- Search NIH RePORT (award database).
- Learn how to use NIH MatchMaker to find your fit at NIH.
As described in the foundation’s strategic plan, NSF is the only federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering, except for medical sciences. With an annual budget of $9.5 billion (FY23), the NSF is a funding source for approximately 25% of all federally supported basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities. In many fields such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences, NSF is the major source of federal backing. (source)
- About NSF funding and awards
- Search NS funding opportunities
- Subscribe to NSF announcements
- View the NSF's Featured and Policy Office YouTube channels
- Search the NSF’s award database
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH): NEH offers a variety of grant programs to individuals and organizations that do the highest quality work to promote the humanities.
- About grants at NEH
- Search NEH funding opportunities
- Subscribe to NEH announcements
- View the NEH's YouTube channel
- Search the NEH award database
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): The NEA is the only arts funder in the United States—public or private—that provides access to the arts in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. jurisdictions. Each year, we award thousands of grants nationwide, including grants to first-time applicants.
- About grants at NEA
- Subscribe to NEA announcements
- View the NEA's YouTube channel
- Search the NEA award database
- Funding opportunities through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
- About grants through the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
- Funding opportunities through the Office of Naval Research
- Grants and research through the Army Research Office
- About the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) program